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Kite shield
Sir Ulrich:
Well, I have been looking around on where to get a kite shield, preferably with rawhide or iron edges, for under 130 bucks. Been considering making my own though, but dunno where to begin. If anyone can either post where I can buy one, (even used) i'll appreciate it. Making one would be a pain but if it's the only way I can get what I want I'll do it. I'd also be willing to compromise and take a regular medieval shield that's tall enough to protect my legs (place I often get hit whenever I'm duelling.
Sir Wolf:
ah cool. I've made a few and bought a few. best prices for heaters to buy at at www.kultofathena.com I think most of us are going the heater route. Kites are easy to make. get a sheet of 1/4 inch birch plywood, wood glue and a few ratchet straps.
see here http://community.webshots.com/album/179993561rMwokb
http://www.yeoldegaffers.com/project_shieldpress.asp
http://www.yeoldegaffers.com/project_shield.asp
Sir Patrick:
I made mine using Gaffer's plans and shield press. Turned out beautifully, and was pretty simple. The nice thing about the press is you can turn out anything from a kite to a heater to a scrutum, so you're all set as your needs/tastes change. Rawhiding is pretty simple to do on your own as well. I just used non-flavored dog chews (the biggest you can find. You'll need two), soaked them overnight in a bucket, nailed them to a flat board, cut the lengths I needed, and put them on with tacks. It shrinks as it dries and is pretty tough.
Sir Wolf:
that is a beautiful shield
Dragonlover:
Yep, sure is...Great job!
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